chapter 5

John really wants a gaming laptop, but his current ability is not enough to buy one, so he decides to buy the most basic and practical item, a “gaming mouse.“ In this way, even if he hasn't finished building the laptop, he can still use it. John has his eyes on this “Razer Basilisk Ultimate” gaming mouse, which costs 7,000. It's easy to use because it has a great shape, is light, and is made of really good materials. Plus, polling rate (DPI, which is how often your mouse talks to your computer, and how fast your mouse moves on screen are better than other mice, which improves computer feedback speed.

John comes to his mom and wonders if he can get some money from her. His mom actually agreed to it, but she made some deal with him. John's mom told him to do the dishes, vacuum the living room, fold the laundry, clean the bathroom and kitchen, take out the trash, make his bed, sweep the porch, and water the plants in the garden. If he can do all of that every day, she will help him get the mouse he wants. “What? That's  impossible,” John asks “What about letting me do the dishes and trash  every day?“ his mother thinks for a second. After a period of dispute, they come out on “middle  ground.” He will have to do every housework, but in one week, John goes back to his room with his head down.

After two weeks of doing chores, John realized that it was still too hard to finish everything with his homework and classes. Even though his mother lowered her requirements a little bit, it was still impossible. He chose to quit and find a different way to get the money he needed.